Surrender of Fort Detroit

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:historical_events
gptkbp:aftermath American retreat from Michigan Territory
gptkbp:commander gptkb:William_Hull
gptkbp:commander_of_american_forces gptkb:William_Hull
gptkbp:consequences Loss of territory for the United States
gptkbp:context gptkb:War_of_1812
gptkbp:cultural_impact Portrayed in literature
Depicted in films
gptkbp:date August 16, 1812
gptkbp:event_type gptkb:Victory
gptkbp:fortifications gptkb:fortress
gptkbp:historical_analysis Examined in military history
gptkbp:historical_debate British tactics during the siege
Effectiveness of Hull's leadership
gptkbp:historical_documentation Official reports
Government records
Newspaper articles
Military archives
Diaries of soldiers
gptkbp:historical_impact Boosted British morale
Diminished American confidence
gptkbp:historical_period Early 19th century
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Surrender of Fort Detroit
gptkbp:involved_parties gptkb:British_forces
gptkb:American_forces
gptkbp:legacy Studied in military academies
Influenced future military engagements
Commemorated in local history
Part of War of 1812 narrative
Symbol of early American challenges
gptkbp:location gptkb:Fort_Detroit
gptkbp:military_outcome Loss of Fort Detroit
gptkbp:military_strategy Siege tactics
gptkbp:notable_commanders gptkb:Isaac_Brock
gptkbp:notable_mission Control of supply routes
gptkbp:outcome British victory
gptkbp:primary_source British military reports
Letters from William Hull
gptkbp:result Surrender of American troops
gptkbp:significance Strategic control of the Great Lakes
gptkbp:strategy Defend against invasion
Capture key forts
gptkbp:territorial_significance gptkb:Michigan_Territory
gptkbp:year 1812
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Siege_of_Fort_Detroit
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5